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Patent GB-2211706-A (GB)
Title: Local display bus architecture and communications method for raster display
Inventor: DOORNINK DOUGLAS JAMES
IPC: G06T11/20
Filed: 1988-10-18
Abstract: A high performance graphics display system for use as an engineering workstation includes a compact method of generating vectors and transmitting addresses for same from a picture processor to frame buffer control circuitry for writing or reading pixel values along the vector in the frame buffer. The system uses a multiplexed address/data bus. Off-screen memory in communication with the picture processor is used to store pixel data read along vectors in the frame buffer preceding writing a vector so that the original data can be restored when the written vector is moved or removed. Vectors are encoded by the picture processor as a first word containing the address of the beginning point of the vector and major axis and X and Y direction bits to indicate the vector's direction. A second word includes a minor axis bit, indicating whether the next pixel to be written or read is on or off the major axis, in the direction indicated for such axis in the first word. The first word also includes a hesitate but indicating whether the first pixel of a vector is to be written or read. The system is configured in pipe stages with a FIFO at each stage controlled by a hold signal that is pipelined from downstream stages in a direction opposite the pipelined data flow. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2220028-A (GB)
Title: Car theft proofing system
Inventor: SUNAMI SADAKATSU
IPC: B60R25/00
Filed: 1988-12-15
Abstract: A car theft proofing system comprises a band sensor (600) mounted in a space between a window pane (43) and a car door panel (42) and upwardly of a door lock mechanism (40) for detecting a wire, bar or other such article inserted into that space. An alarm device gives an alarm and an alarm drive device drives the alarm device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2210222-A (GB)
Title: Optical displacement sensor
Inventor: JOHNSTON JAMES STEWART
IPC: G01D5/347
Filed: 1989-01-10
Abstract: An optical displacement sensor has an optically detectable coded track movable relative to a mask 5. "O" bits in the coded track are only partially opaque but the mask (5) is fully opaque so the edges (13) of the mask can be recognised. The track may be illuminated by light conducted by an optical fibre from a remote light source and the image of the track focussed by a mirror on to the aperture of a second fibre. The mirror may be actuated electrically to scan the track, by electric energy from a photo-voltaic cell illuminated by light from a third fibre. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2229951-A (GB)
Title: Use of welding inserts
Inventor: GRADWELL KEVAN G
IPC: B23K9/28
Filed: 1989-02-07
Abstract: A method of welding a water tube to a supporting tube plate in a feed heater employ the internal bore arc welding technique. The method comprises the step of locating between the tube plate 10 and an end of the water tube 11, prior to the arc welding operation, an annular insert 14, preferably a washer, of silicon iron. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2230689-A (GB)
Title: Apron
Inventor: KENT ANTHONY RICHARD
IPC: A41D13/04
Filed: 1989-03-14
Abstract: A disposable apron B, typically of plastics material comprises a body portion 11 and two ties 14. Each tie has a first portion 16 extending from the body portion generally lengthwise of the apron and a second portion 18 extending generally transversely of the apron, when the apron is laid out flat. Rows of perforations 20 in the neck portion 12 create lines of weakness so that the apron can be removed by breaking the neck portion along either (or both) of those lines. The initial part of the portion 16 extends away from the body portion by a substantial acute angle of at least 20 degrees and preferably about 45 degrees. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2217558-A (GB)
Title: Vending system and microwave heating for foods
Inventor: BUNCE MARTIN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G07F9/10
Filed: 1989-04-03
Abstract: A vending system for hot food comprises stacks (34) of food-containing trays of a standard size, a microwave oven (31) whose horizontal dimensions are similar to those of the trays and whose vertical dimension is preferably such as to produce a resonant cavity for the wavelength used, and means (44, 45) for feeding a selected one of the trays (11) into the microwave oven on demand. The radiation is preferably introduced through a waveguide (321) into the top of the tray. Each tray preferably carries heating instructions (25) in machine readable code, e.g. as apertures on lateral extension of a horizontal flange (12), and a reading head (52) reads the instructions and adjusts the microwave oven accordingly. The stacks (34) of trays may be held in a rotary magazine (33) and selected by push-buttons (35). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2218666-A (GB)
Title: Sheet forming
Inventor: THORNE ERNEST ALBERT
IPC: B29C51/04
Filed: 1989-05-18
Abstract: Contraceptive sheath manufacture and associated method, wherein a preform (1) of, say, polyurethane, has an outer ring (2) and a membrane (3) which is deformable into an intermediate shape and wherein a pressure differential is applied between the interior and exterior of the intermediate shape to cause further deformation thereof into a final, desired shape of seamless sheath body defined by an associated mould (111). The pressure differential is preferably in the form of a vacuum generated within the mould (111) and the initial deformation of the membrane (3) is carried out by a mandrel of desired shape. The preform (1) is also preferably pre-heated prior to the initial deformation step.
Patent GB-2230162-A (GB)
Title: Mobile telephones
Inventor: NONAMI TAKAYUKI
IPC: H04W52/02
Filed: 1989-07-20
Abstract: A mobile telephone device comprises a separate paging signal channel in addition to the conventional transceiver channels which process voice signals. The paging signal channel has a lower power consumption level than the transceiver channels. A power supply control device shuts off power to the conventional transceiver channels when in a standby mode. i.e. when waiting for an incoming call, and applies power to the paging signal channel instead. Therefore, power consumption is reduced in the standby mode and consequently, the operating time of the battery is extended. Power is applied to the transceiver channels during voice communication periods. A calling party's telephone number received in the paging signal channel is stored and displayed. A control unit has the capability of immediately returning the calling party's call from the telephone number so stored and displayed.
Patent GB-2226632-A (GB)
Title: Signal interpolation circuit for displacement measuring apparatus
Inventor: ISHII SATOSHI
IPC: H03M1/64
Filed: 1989-10-11
Abstract: To produce a series of pulses in correct phase relationship for each cycle of movement of a displacement encoder, a device 16 receives a pair of out-of-phase signals 1 and 2 (= a and b) and produces at least one signal b, d of different phase and amplitude by interpolation eg using resistor circuit R, and a device 17 converts the signals a to d into respective binary signals from which means 18 generates pulses which may be output via OR gate 14. The converting means 17 comprises a differential amplifier for each channel, the hysteresis bandwidth of which is adjusted according to the respective amplitudes of the original and interpolated analogue signals to avoid the resulting pulses having different phase relationships to the analogue signals from which they were derived. The displacement encoder may comprise a laser producing a pair of differently polarised beams directed onto a movable diffraction grating, the first order diffracted beams being caused to interfere and produce two sinusoidal signals out of phase by 90 DEG . <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2225945-A (GB)
Title: Stabilized fungicidal composition
Inventor: SEAMAN DAVID
IPC: A01N37/46
Filed: 1989-12-12
Abstract: A plant fungicidal composition comprises a manganese or zinc salt or complex of ethylene- or propylenebis (dithiocarbamate) or a mixture thereof, (RS)-chloro-N- [cyano(ethexy)methyl] benzamide, and maleic or fumaric acid or an anhydride thereof which improves the chemical stability of the composition.
Patent GB-2228634-A (GB)
Title: Liquid heater controller with boil and dry-boil detection
Inventor: BROMLEY ANDREW HOWARD
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 1990-01-26
Abstract: A rapid rate of temperature rise, and a reduction from a normal rate of temperature rise, both detected by a single sensor 1, are respectively utilised to provide DRY-BOIL and normal BOIL switch-off functions. The output of sensor 1 is also utilised to detect overtemperature, 80 to 85 DEG C (for a COFFEE function), and sensor open circuit. The controller may be implemented in microprocessor form, (Figs 3, 4), or by analogue circuitry including a differentiator 3 and comparators 4 to 8. The need for de-scaling may be indicated to a user by detecting the magnitude of an initial rapid temperature rise on first energising the heater element, and/or detecting the absolute temperature at boiling, both such temperature rise and absolute temperature increasing with increased scale. The heater and controller may be implemented as a cordless kettle with means to indicate when the kettle is not properly seated on a base. An alternative method of detecting DRY-BOIL involves sensing temperature when the heating element is first switched on, applying a short burst of power to the element, and sensing the temperature again a short period after this burst, a significant temperature rise indicating insufficient liquid. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244029-A (GB)
Title: Convertible pushchair
Inventor: HUGHES ROBERT ARTHUR
IPC: B62B7/06
Filed: 1990-03-06
Abstract: A pushchair which is convertible for use over rough terrain is provided with a single forward wheel 15 and rear wheels 19 which are pivotably mounted so that they may be moved to lie against the front frame member 12. In this mode the pushchair may be pushed along on the single front wheel, and a harness is provided on the handlebars which may be looped around the shoulders of the person pushing the chair when it is in this mode. Also provided is a bucket-type seat 18, constructed of a durable fabric, with a security harness for the child attached across the frame members 10. The handlebar structure 10 is foldable, and the rear-wheels 19 framework 13 is height adjustable to suit persons of varying stature. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2230617-A (GB)
Title: Stereoscopic viewer
Inventor: GREGORIO PIETRANGELO
IPC: G02B27/22
Filed: 1990-04-09
Abstract: The images IS, ID, preferably viewed through the lenses LS, LD, are placed no more than 55 mm apart in order to ensure that, whatever the interpupillary distance of the eyes OS, OD of the user, the images are always viewed in a converging manner. 
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Patent GB-2234282-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the production of curved sliding doors
Inventor: PILLININI BRUNO
IPC: E06B9/11
Filed: 1990-05-09
Abstract: The door is composed of front and back strips (1, 4) which are joined together by netting (7). The apparatus comprises: a press (8); means (81) for supporting a layer of front strips (1); means for supporting a roll of netting (7); means (5) for feeding laterally back strips (4); means (6) for applying glue to the back strips (4), and means for winding in a roll the pressed strips (74). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240786-A (GB)
Title: A process for reducing the fluorine content of krill (euphausia superba) by electric concentration
Inventor: KIM KIL-HWAN
IPC: A23L5/20
Filed: 1990-05-23
Abstract: The process comprises pulverizing krill from which the shell may or may not have been removed, diluting the pulverized krill with water and passing an electric current through the resulting dispersion using aluminium electrodes.
Patent GB-2233455-A (GB)
Title: A method of simultaneously collecting seismic data from shallow and deep targets
Inventor: BRINK MUNDY
IPC: G01V1/28
Filed: 1990-05-23
Abstract: A method is provided for simultaneous collecting seismic data from shallow and deep targets in which two seismic streamers are towed at different water depths with only one acoustic source of seismic signals. The seismic data recorded by the different streamers are mixed in a subsequent processing step. The seismic data are weighted before being mixed as shown by a weight which is dependent on the recorded two-way travel time for the respective streamers, so that data from one or several streamers located at the least water depth receive a weight which decreases with travel time, whereas data from a corresponding number of streamers of greater depths receive a weight which increases with travel time. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244297-A (GB)
Title: Roof lining system
Inventor: VINEY GEOFFREY GEORGE
IPC: E04D12/00
Filed: 1990-05-25
Abstract: A roll of lining material 9 carrying a series of evenly spaced battens 2 is unrolled over the rafter 7 and the battens are thereafter attached to the rafters. The battens extend from one edge across a major portion of the width of the roll. The ends of the battens are adapted to mate together by means of a spigot, tongue and groove or dowel joint. The battens may be perforated at regular intervals. The lining material is preferably a synthetic polymer lining material such as a sheet of polyethylene reinforced with high density polyethylene fibres. A layer or strip of adhesive can be laid on the minor portion of the web surface not covered by battens to prevent moisture transmission between layers of lining material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239718-A (GB)
Title: Pocket mirror
Inventor: CRUICKSHANK TINA C
IPC: A47G1/24
Filed: 1990-07-04
Abstract: A pocket mirror comprising a housing consisting of a housing part 12 (housing bottom) and a cover 19 which is hinged thereto and on which a mirror 11 is mounted, characterized in that said housing part 12 is equipped with at least one telescopic tube 21. In the operative position shown in Fig. 2 the apparatus can be used to inspect the underside of a mirror. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237096-A (GB)
Title: Casing for coupling
Inventor: EHRICH GERD
IPC: E02F9/20
Filed: 1990-10-08
Abstract: A coupling (10) between a drive engine and the pump distributor gear of a functional unit is enclosed by a spacer element (5) firmly attached to the engine and gear casings respectively. The element has at least one access opening (7) to facilitate inspection and removal of the coupling (10) after disconnection. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244232-A (GB)
Title: Brushes and handles therefor
Inventor: PARK YOUNG-SOO
IPC: A45D20/50
Filed: 1991-02-05
Abstract: Through-holes (23) are provided at intervals on and along the handle (21) of a brush to avoid slipping. Brush bristles and protrusions of hard material may be implanted in a brush bristle implantation portion of the brush to facilitate the circulation of blood. A styling brush having a base (51) and handle (52) connected by latches (57, 58) in opposite directions whereby rotating directions can be selected at will is also disclosed. A passage (63) is formed along the central axis of the brush base (51) and a plurality of connecting holes (65) connect the passage and an outside round surface (64) of the brush base (51). Brushes in which the implantation density of the bristles in the bristle implantation portion is not uniform are also disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253899-A (GB)
Title: Chillable storage devices
Inventor: PEARSON STEPHEN FORBES
IPC: F25D3/08
Filed: 1991-03-16
Abstract: A chillable storage means for food, such as fish, meat and vegetables, comprises an open-topped box (2) having an integrally formed enclosure (4) in the base thereof which is filled with a freezable liquid such as propylene glycol or salt solution. Metal sheets (6) are provided in the walls of the box to conduct heat to the cold base. The box is stackable so that the cold base of an upper box closes the top of a lower box and prevents heat loss. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244131-A (GB)
Title: Spectra based regression analysis of reactants
Inventor: BRASHEARS HAROLD C
IPC: G01N21/65
Filed: 1991-05-15
Abstract: Properties of a reaction product are predicted from the reactants from which it is formed, by performing spectral analyses on the reactants and performing a factor analysis of quantitative factors derived from spectra. The spectral analyses are performed on the reactants in the mixture in which they will be reacted, and the reaction is generally one which involves the chemical conversion of two or more species into a single, chemically distinct product, optionally in the presence of other, non-reacting components. The factor analysis is based on information derived from known mixtures which upon reaction produce products of known properties, and yet show sufficient variation among themselves to adequately predict the type and extent of variation to be detected in the test sample. Examples are given for predicting properties of rocket motor propellants.
Patent GB-2257151-A (GB)
Title: Skin-contacting device containing conductive adhesive
Inventor: DOUGLAS PETER
IPC: A61B5/0408
Filed: 1991-06-24
Abstract: A device comprising a non-liquid medium which can be arranged to contact and adhere to a patient's skin. The medium comprises a co-polymer of an acrylic moiety and a polyether, together with a hygroscopic electrolyte capable of conducting electrical signals from the patient's skin. The copolymer can be produced by blending together the polyether, acrylic moiety and electrolytic followed by irradiating the blend to initiate copolymerisation of the polyether and acrylic moiety.
Patent GB-2246511-A (GB)
Title: Glass cleaning assembly
Inventor: DURHAM CHARLES EDWARD
IPC: A47L15/00
Filed: 1991-07-23
Abstract: A drinking glass cleaning assembly comprising a glass washer 5 and a glass rinser 6. The glass washer comprises a washing bowl 7 having a plurality of motor driven rotary brushes 8, 9 and an overflow outlet drain 15. The glass rinser comprising a rinsing bowl 17 positioned alongside the washing bowl 7 and connected thereto by a duct (18 Fig 2) leading from a lower pant of the rinsing bowl to a lower part of the washing bowl. The duct (18) has a non-return flow valve (19) to allow water to flow from the rinsing bowl 17 into the washing bowl 7.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250162-A (GB)
Title: Automatic line equaliser
Inventor: DRUMM OWEN THOMAS
IPC: H04N7/10
Filed: 1991-08-08
Abstract: Apparatus and a method for optimising transmission of a signal between a source and a remote receiving point e.g. a video monitor connected by a transmission line. The apparatus may include an encoder which monitors an input signal, generates a test signal and adds it to the input signal, and a decoder which may include a synchronisation pulse detector 19, a test signal generator 20, a subtractor 21 and analyser 23 components. The components of the decoder in combination detect any change in the quality of the transmitted signal and make suitable adjustments to restore the transmitted signal to the quality of the input signal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260788-A (GB)
Title: Pump impeller
Inventor: CLOUGH MALCOLM JAMES
IPC: F04D29/22
Filed: 1991-10-05
Abstract: An impeller has a base plate 11 arranged to be mounted on a drive shaft for rotation therewith, a pressed metal corrugated annular element 16 and a metal annular shroud element 20; the base plate 11, corrugated element 16 and a shroud element 20 being secured together coaxially of one another with the corrugated element 16 sandwiched between the base element 11 and the shroud element 20, to define a plurality of radially extending passageways (23, Fig. 1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254107-A (GB)
Title: Lubricating i.c.engine oil pump idler gears
Inventor: EVANS PAUL GEOFFREY
IPC: F16N15/00
Filed: 1992-03-10
Abstract: The bush 16 journalling an idler gear 14 in a drive train between the drive shaft 12 and lubrication pump is impregnated with PTFE and exposed to the sump for splash lubrication. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257364-A (GB)
Title: Pumping system for intravenous administration of a secondary treatment fluid
Inventor: VANDERVEEN TIMOTHY W
IPC: A61M5/168
Filed: 1992-04-01
Abstract: A pumping system is provided for administering a secondary treatment fluid to a patient intravenously in cooperation with a primary treatment fluid administration set already in place. The system includes a self-contained pumping unit having a pumping chamber and a secondary treatment fluid reservoir integral therewith. A secondary fluid line extending from the unit merges with a primary fluid line at a fitting for delivery of the fluids carried in the primary and secondary line to the patient via a combined IV line. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268925-A (GB)
Title: Beverage dispenser.
Inventor: NG KWONG KAN
IPC: B67D3/00
Filed: 1992-07-23
Abstract: Apparatus for supplying beverage to a beverage dispenser which comprises a cabinet (1) incorporating a reservoir for a beverage and having dispensing means (2), (Figure 1) such apparatus comprising a housing (6) which is arranged to receive an exchangeable storage container for beverage, with the storage container (4) in an upright position, the said housing being adapted to be located beneath, and to support, the said cabinet of a dispenser, and an operating unit (7) arrange to seat on top of the said cabinet and having a pump (8) (Figure 3) and associated conduit means (13) for drawing up beverage from the said storage container and supplying the same to the reservoir in the cabinet, and control means (9) for the said pump which is arranged to operate by sensing the beverage level in the said reservoir. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269822-A (GB)
Title: Method of preparing an aqueous dispersion
Inventor: BEST ROBERT DAVID MARSHALL
IPC: C08J3/05
Filed: 1992-08-17
Abstract: A process for the preparation for an aqueous dispersion of an ethylene/unsaturated carboxylic acid copolymer which comprises chemically comminuting the polymer in the presence of an aqueous alkaline solution of ammonium hydroxide or an amine or sodium hydroxide, whereby to provide the dispersed copolymer in neutralised form. The dispersion is obtained using a shear disintegrator.
Patent GB-2262041-A (GB)
Title: Breast prosthesis or enhancer
Inventor: WILLIAMS DAVID
IPC: A61F2/50
Filed: 1992-10-27
Abstract: An inexpensive, externally worn breast enhancer, which is comfortable to wear and moves in a manner simulating a real breast comprises a fluid-filled envelope of impermeable flexible material, such as polyurethane sheet. The fluid 20, which should have a density similar to that of a human body, may be saline. The envelope consists of a rear membrane 14, which is of a flat or dished shape to fit snugly to the body of the user, sealed around its periphery 16 to a front membrane 12, which has a dished or cone-like configuration to simulate the desired breast size of the user. A valve or stopper (28, Fig 4) to allow filling and removal of fluid may be provided in or near the centre of the rear membrane. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266532-A (GB)
Title: Aliginate oligosaccharide and method for producing same
Inventor: NOZOMI HUIRA
IPC: C12P19/04
Filed: 1993-04-21
Abstract: An alginate oligosaccharide is prepared by treating sodium alginate and/or potassium alginate with a polysaccharide- decomposing enzyme and then treating the product, e.g. by ion exchange, to introduce calcium ions, potassium ions or additional potassium ions into the product. The specification also discloses a food which contains the above-mentioned alginate oligosaccharide and exhibits an antihypertensive action, and the use of calcium alginate oligosaccharide and/or potassium alginate oligosaccharide in the preparation of a foodstuff having antihypertensive activity.